VIRTUAL ART 360º

Don’t let the pandemic stopyou from exploring the artaround you — online!

Spring has sprung, and that usually finds the neighborhood a-buzz with artistic pursuits. This year is quite different, but the show does go on, virtually, as many area arts institutions and organizations have created unique online programming to connect with the artist within all of us! Check out some of our favorite offerings listed here; there’s something for the entire family!

LOCAL BROOKLYN INSTITUTIONS

Brooklyn LibraryVisit the borough in black & white! Brooklyn Public Library’s online catalog offers a selection of more than 20,000 historical photographs from the Brooklyn Collection.

Children’s Museum of the Arts NY “Home Sweet Home: Is Home A Sanctuary?” On our minds now more than ever, this thoughtful exhibition offers a multiplicity of perspectives on the idea of home; shelter, protection, sacred ground, identity, sense of place, community and belonging.

Met Kids #MetKids is a fun, interactive portal for kids and their parents to explore and discover the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Indulge in fun facts, videos, creative projects and even a time machine!

MoMA FamiliesStay connected and enjoy #MuseumFromHome, with Museum of Modern Art! For ages six and over, the museum has curated an online offering of art-making activities inspired by artworks in MoMA’s collection.

STREET ARTGoogle Art ProjectExplore the stories behind the art on some of the most colorful streets in the world!

GroundswellGroundswell is a Brooklyn-based organization that brings together youth, artists, and community organizations to use art as a tool for social change. Follow their Virtual Mural Tour on Instagram, and see wonderful public art on the streets of NYC!

NYC DOTArt ProgrammingDOT Art Programming commissions and oversees the installation of temporary public artwork on DOT property throughout the five boroughs. Check out the DOT Flickr for images of past temporary art installations and permanent art.

ART 360º/FORT GREENE Photo ArchivesRelive some of the great memories of past ART 360º/FORT GREENE events, FAB’s annual spring kickoff event each season celebrating art and culture in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill!